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Stoke City player ratings vs Portsmouth as brilliant Potters dig deep for club record

Stoke City have built a team that has been able to find ways to win matches and this one makes it a remarkable five in a row away from home…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2:49 PM
Stoke City player ratings vs Portsmouth as brilliant Potters dig deep for club record
Key Things to Know
  • Stoke City defeated Portsmouth 2-1 to secure five consecutive away league victories for the first time since 1947.
  • Tyrese Shade opened the scoring for Portsmouth before second-half goals from Jack McGlynn and Ben Wilmot turned the match around.
  • Peter Smith gave his highest player ratings of 8.5 to Ben Wilmot, Jack McGlynn, and substitute Luca Bombino.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Stoke City earned a 2-1 comeback victory away against Portsmouth to record five consecutive away league wins for the first time since 1947. Tyrese Shade opened the scoring early for Portsmouth, but second-half goals from Jack McGlynn and Ben Wilmot secured the three points for Mark Robins' side.

The result temporarily moved Stoke to the top of the Championship table. Writer Peter Smith awarded the highest player ratings of 8.5 to goalscorers Wilmot and McGlynn, as well as second-half substitute Luca Bombino for his match-changing impact off the bench.

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